Separation, divorce, dissolution of civil partnership and civil annulment
Overview
If you and your spouse or civil partner separate on a permanent basis, tax issues may arise.
You should notify your Revenue office as soon as possible if you:
- separate
- divorce
- dissolve your civil partnership
- or
- have your marriage annulled.
If you are legally separated, you should provide:
- the date of separation
- a copy of any legal separation, divorce, dissolution or civil annulment documents
- and
- copies of any court orders made in relation to maintenance payments.
If you are not legally separated, you should provide:
- the date of separation (and state if it is likely to be permanent)
- details of any payments from the Department of Social Protection (DSP), including the type of payment and the amount
- and
- details of payment arrangements (if there is a mortgage on the family home).
If you have children, you may be eligible for the Single Person Child Carer Credit (SPCCC).
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